Kia Spectra recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 906 owner complaints for the Kia Spectra (model years 2000–2009). The most reported problem area is air bags (359 complaints), followed by electrical system (86 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 114 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 121 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 152 | 22 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 100 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 103 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 71 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 90 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 92 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 40 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (152), 2008 (121) and 2009 (114). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (23).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Spectra model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 359 | 10 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 86 | 10 of 10 | |
| Power train | 80 | 9 of 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 69 | 9 of 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 53 | 8 of 10 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V256000 | Apr 25, 2011 | Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, mounting | 2004–2007 | 58,322 |
| 05V183000 | Apr 28, 2005 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2005 | 368 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 184 complaints and a fire in 19 complaints; 157 people injured and 6 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.